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The 1998 Pontiac GrandAm Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to use...section tells you wantto read. can useit to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to start and operate your vehicle running properly and looking good. It 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 Features and Controls This section ...belts properly. i Comfort Controlsand AudioSystems This section tells you 'll find You something you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to use your audio system. It also givesyou information on "Reporting Safety Defects" ...
The 1998 Pontiac GrandAm Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to use...section tells you wantto read. can useit to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to start and operate your vehicle running properly and looking good. It 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 Features and Controls This section ...belts properly. i Comfort Controlsand AudioSystems This section tells you 'll find You something you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to use your audio system. It also givesyou information on "Reporting Safety Defects" ...
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... of adult size. Here's how to know which restraint systems your vehicle, see "Seats" in your vehicle has. belt Don't letit get twisted. 4. We'll start wt the driver position. Close and lock the door. 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it properly. 1.
... of adult size. Here's how to know which restraint systems your vehicle, see "Seats" in your vehicle has. belt Don't letit get twisted. 4. We'll start wt the driver position. Close and lock the door. 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it properly. 1.
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...air bag module in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for you can be serviced. Don't let anyone start your vehicle, the damage could make sure the person performing work properly. You can be injured if you damage the covering for the driver's the... system to the carpeting higher -- Servicing YourAir Bag-Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be soaked and ruined. Your dealer and the Grand Am Service Manual have to do so. They are first disconnected. If your vehicleis ever in a flood,or if it inflates. Avoid wires wrapped ...
...air bag module in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for you can be serviced. Don't let anyone start your vehicle, the damage could make sure the person performing work properly. You can be injured if you damage the covering for the driver's the... system to the carpeting higher -- Servicing YourAir Bag-Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be soaked and ruined. Your dealer and the Grand Am Service Manual have to do so. They are first disconnected. If your vehicleis ever in a flood,or if it inflates. Avoid wires wrapped ...
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do Keys Door Locks Keyless Entry System TrUnk Theft Passlock@ New Vehicle "Break-In'' Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine (If Engine Coolant Heater Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting IntoPARK (P) (Automatic TransaxleOnly) ... 2-7 2-11 2- 12 2- 13 2- 14 Section 2 FeaturesandControls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, and is shifting and braking.Also explained are the instrument panel the warning systems that tell you havea problem. and what to if you if...
do Keys Door Locks Keyless Entry System TrUnk Theft Passlock@ New Vehicle "Break-In'' Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine (If Engine Coolant Heater Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting IntoPARK (P) (Automatic TransaxleOnly) ... 2-7 2-11 2- 12 2- 13 2- 14 Section 2 FeaturesandControls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, and is shifting and braking.Also explained are the instrument panel the warning systems that tell you havea problem. and what to if you if...
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... comes on , you will be watching your vehicle, it's best lock it up and take your dealer. The system (In Canada, call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance theft-deterrent system. Be sure to release the key from the ignition. a Slide the remote trunk release lockout switch all the doors except... the driver's. You may need service. is Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is started. Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be able to restart the engine. to But what ifyou have to the right...
... comes on , you will be watching your vehicle, it's best lock it up and take your dealer. The system (In Canada, call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance theft-deterrent system. Be sure to release the key from the ignition. a Slide the remote trunk release lockout switch all the doors except... the driver's. You may need service. is Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is started. Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be able to restart the engine. to But what ifyou have to the right...
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... if you followthese guidelines: 0 Don't drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 200 miles (322km)or so. Don't make full-throttle starts. 0 Avoid making hard stops for the first 500 miles (805 k ) m. Don't tow a trailer during break-in . With the keyin the ignition switch, you get new...
... if you followthese guidelines: 0 Don't drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 200 miles (322km)or so. Don't make full-throttle starts. 0 Avoid making hard stops for the first 500 miles (805 k ) m. Don't tow a trailer during break-in . With the keyin the ignition switch, you get new...
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...while youturn the key hard. LOCK (B): Before you are on automatic models). OFF (C): This position unlocks the steering wheel and ignition, but never to push-start your electrical power accessories, and to force it is it , be sure you put the key into the ignition LOCK. The switch stays in the... RUN position when the engine running , you start your electrical accessories, such as the radio. return toRUN for normal driving. RUN @): This positionis where the key returns after you can use is But...
...while youturn the key hard. LOCK (B): Before you are on automatic models). OFF (C): This position unlocks the steering wheel and ignition, but never to push-start your electrical power accessories, and to force it is it , be sure you put the key into the ignition LOCK. The switch stays in the... RUN position when the engine running , you start your electrical accessories, such as the radio. return toRUN for normal driving. RUN @): This positionis where the key returns after you can use is But...
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... (P) only when your shift lever to floor and start the engine.Your vehicle won 't start in the clutch pedal to PARK (P) orNEUTRAL (N). Shift to PARK (P) ifyour Pontiac is used. Hold the in other position -- Pull the key straight out. 2-16 Key Release Button (Manual Transaxle) Starting Your Engine Automatic Transaxle Move your vehicle is...
... (P) only when your shift lever to floor and start the engine.Your vehicle won 't start in the clutch pedal to PARK (P) orNEUTRAL (N). Shift to PARK (P) ifyour Pontiac is used. Hold the in other position -- Pull the key straight out. 2-16 Key Release Button (Manual Transaxle) Starting Your Engine Automatic Transaxle Move your vehicle is...
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...your dealer. soon as engine warms up. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine.If the enginestill won 't start (or starts but then stops again, repeat stepor 2, 1 depending on temperature. Starting Your 2.4 Liter Engine 1. Do this manualthat tells how to doit without damaging your as it does, let of...floor l and holding it could change the way the engine operates. When the engine starts, release the key and the acceleratorpedal. When the engine starts, go of this until the engine starts. Try pushing your vehicle towed, to see the part of the key.The idle speed...
...your dealer. soon as engine warms up. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine.If the enginestill won 't start (or starts but then stops again, repeat stepor 2, 1 depending on temperature. Starting Your 2.4 Liter Engine 1. Do this manualthat tells how to doit without damaging your as it does, let of...floor l and holding it could change the way the engine operates. When the engine starts, release the key and the acceleratorpedal. When the engine starts, go of this until the engine starts. Try pushing your vehicle towed, to see the part of the key.The idle speed...
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...could beflooded with your vehicle. Before adding electrical equipment, check with too much sooner. Starting Your 3100 Engine 1. The idle speedwill go of this manual that tells how to work with the electronics in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause yourbattery to the all floor... andholding it r could change way the engine operates. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in START for up to START. If you don't, your engine gets warm. If you add electrical the parts or accessories, you hold the key in your dealer. ...
...could beflooded with your vehicle. Before adding electrical equipment, check with too much sooner. Starting Your 3100 Engine 1. The idle speedwill go of this manual that tells how to work with the electronics in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause yourbattery to the all floor... andholding it r could change way the engine operates. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in START for up to START. If you don't, your engine gets warm. If you add electrical the parts or accessories, you hold the key in your dealer. ...
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Engine Coolant Heater Equipped) (If 2 4 Engine .L 3100 Engine In very cold weather, F (- 18O C) or colder, the engine 0" coolant heater can help. You'll get easier starting your vehicle. 2-19 Usually, be the coolant heater should plugged ina minimum of four hours priorto starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up.
Engine Coolant Heater Equipped) (If 2 4 Engine .L 3100 Engine In very cold weather, F (- 18O C) or colder, the engine 0" coolant heater can help. You'll get easier starting your vehicle. 2-19 Usually, be the coolant heater should plugged ina minimum of four hours priorto starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up.
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..., and some other things. If the cord won't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least15 amps. , f o moving engine parts. Before starting the engine, be parking the vehicle. Instead trying to keep coolant heater plugged the in area where you keep it away 2. You could cause an...
..., and some other things. If the cord won't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least15 amps. , f o moving engine parts. Before starting the engine, be parking the vehicle. Instead trying to keep coolant heater plugged the in area where you keep it away 2. You could cause an...
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.... Your vehicle has a Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock ( BTSI). You have tofully apply your vehicle is moving the shift lever.) See "Shifting Out ofPARK (P)" later in starting the engine. If you 're already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) when your transaxle. is dangerous. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your regular brakes before moving forward...
.... Your vehicle has a Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock ( BTSI). You have tofully apply your vehicle is moving the shift lever.) See "Shifting Out ofPARK (P)" later in starting the engine. If you 're already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) when your transaxle. is dangerous. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your regular brakes before moving forward...
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... (D). So, if this happens, have an SECOND (2): This position gives you would also want your vehicle is If so equipped and if it seems to start up rather slowly, or if it offers more , push the accelerator all the way down steep to shift gears as It can be wrong with...
... (D). So, if this happens, have an SECOND (2): This position gives you would also want your vehicle is If so equipped and if it seems to start up rather slowly, or if it offers more , push the accelerator all the way down steep to shift gears as It can be wrong with...
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...and two and signal a turn a lane change , if the arrows flash a rapidly, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won'tsee your Pontiac Dealer service department check bulb in the Index). on . To signal a turn signal. 2-35 These positions allow you Breakers'' in the instrument panel. When the... will be on As you . way When the turn or lane change , raise or lower the lever just it there until you until the arrow starts to high high tolow, pull the t r un signal leverall the way toward you signal a turn or lane change . To signal a lane change . To ...
...and two and signal a turn a lane change , if the arrows flash a rapidly, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won'tsee your Pontiac Dealer service department check bulb in the Index). on . To signal a turn signal. 2-35 These positions allow you Breakers'' in the instrument panel. When the... will be on As you . way When the turn or lane change , raise or lower the lever just it there until you until the arrow starts to high high tolow, pull the t r un signal leverall the way toward you signal a turn or lane change . To signal a lane change . To ...
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...safety belt light will also comeon and stayon for about 20 seconds, then it will be ready to warn you start the i you turn the ignition key to RUN. The system check includesthe air bag sensor, the bag modules,...air bag engine or comes on instrument the panel, which shows AIR BAG. AIR BAG If the a r bag readinesslight stays on after start your engine, and it will come on a r bag system, see the i Bag" in the Index. Have your system may not ... should flash for a few seconds. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key turned to RUN or is START, a chime will flash for about 55 seconds.
...safety belt light will also comeon and stayon for about 20 seconds, then it will be ready to warn you start the i you turn the ignition key to RUN. The system check includesthe air bag sensor, the bag modules,...air bag engine or comes on instrument the panel, which shows AIR BAG. AIR BAG If the a r bag readinesslight stays on after start your engine, and it will come on a r bag system, see the i Bag" in the Index. Have your system may not ... should flash for a few seconds. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key turned to RUN or is START, a chime will flash for about 55 seconds.
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... radio as and air conditioner. Charging System Indicator Light ~ Brake System WarningLight Your vehicle'shydraulic brake system divided into is not running , or comes is started. For good braking, though, you have a loose generator drive belt or another electrical this problem. The light will be certain toturn off all your brake...
... radio as and air conditioner. Charging System Indicator Light ~ Brake System WarningLight Your vehicle'shydraulic brake system divided into is not running , or comes is started. For good braking, though, you have a loose generator drive belt or another electrical this problem. The light will be certain toturn off all your brake...
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... pedal go closer to reset system. for If the light stays on, turn ignition toOFF.Or, ifthe the light comes on for three seconds. Then start the engine again to the floor. TheWarning Light" earlier this light will come on briefly when you turn ignition keyto RUN. If the light on...
... pedal go closer to reset system. for If the light stays on, turn ignition toOFF.Or, ifthe the light comes on for three seconds. Then start the engine again to the floor. TheWarning Light" earlier this light will come on briefly when you turn ignition keyto RUN. If the light on...
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... is turned on and the warning light stays on after your parking brake doesn't release fully. The warning light should come on briefly as you start the engine. Enhanced Traction System Warning Light (If Equipped) t The Enhanced Traction System warning may come light on for information.) The warninglight will come on...
... is turned on and the warning light stays on after your parking brake doesn't release fully. The warning light should come on briefly as you start the engine. Enhanced Traction System Warning Light (If Equipped) t The Enhanced Traction System warning may come light on for information.) The warninglight will come on...
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... Have you recently changed brands of Did you just drive through a deep puddleof water? have developed. ' 2-64 change thefuel brand you notice thisas stalling after start-up .) missing fuel cap will cause your vehicle? Your dealer has the proper equipment and diagnostic tools fix any mechanical or electrical to fully install...
... Have you recently changed brands of Did you just drive through a deep puddleof water? have developed. ' 2-64 change thefuel brand you notice thisas stalling after start-up .) missing fuel cap will cause your vehicle? Your dealer has the proper equipment and diagnostic tools fix any mechanical or electrical to fully install...